Future Skills is an NZQA-accredited Category 1 provider with campuses across Auckland (e.g., Auckland Central, Manukau, Royal Oak, Takapuna) offering industry-aligned vocational education. Its construction programmes focus on practical, real-world skills that help students prepare for in-demand jobs in New Zealand’s booming building industry.

 

Why Study NZ Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying)?

This Level 6 diploma prepares you for a wide range of quantity surveying and construction costs management roles in one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing sectors. It is ideal for international students who want hands-on technical skills, software competency, and industry-relevant knowledge.

Key Reasons to Study

• Practical, project-based learning with real industry tools.

• Taught at Future Skills Auckland Central campus for international learners.

• Leads to careers such as Estimator, Consultant, Contract Administrator, Contract Manager, Junior Quantity Surveyor.

• Employers value these skills; quantity surveying is on NZ’s skill shortage lists, improving employability prospects.

 

Subjects / Programme Structure

You will study core topics that give you both technical ability and professional construction insight:

Key Learning Areas

• Cost Estimation & Feasibility

• Quantity Surveying Documentation & Measurement

• Construction Regulatory Environment & Administrative Practices

• Project Management for Building Projects

• Contract Procurement, Tendering & Final Accounts

• Construction Technologies & Structural Principles

• Industry Software: QV Cost Builder, CostX, Microsoft Project and Excel

 

Disciplines or Specialisations

While the qualification focuses on quantity surveying, it provides exposure to complementary areas such as:

• Construction project management
• Construction law and regulatory understanding
• Financial analysis and contract administration

 

Highlights & Key Benefits

• Industry-Focused Skills: Accurate cost estimation, contract documentation, measurement, and project management.
• Hands-on Learning: Project-based blocks with real-world applications.
• Software Training: Practical training in widely used construction cost and project applications.
• Professional Membership: Free student membership in the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) — a valuable professional network.
• Pathway to Degree: Direct progression to the final year of the Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) degree.

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates can pursue roles such as:

• Junior Quantity Surveyor
• Estimator / Cost Planner
• Contract Administrator / Manager
• Construction Consultant
• Project Cost Analyst

 

Visa Requirements

International students must apply for a New Zealand Student Visa to study on campus. Common requirements include:

• Offer of place and paid tuition deposit
• Proof of funds for tuition and living expenses
• Health/medical insurance
• Evidence of English proficiency (IELTS or equivalent)
• Passport and supporting documents